Morgan Stanley Portfolio holdings
Morgan Stanley, founded in 1935 by Henry Sturgis Morgan and Harold Stanley as a spin-off from J.P. Morgan & Co., is a leading global financial services firm headquartered in New York City. Initially focused on investment banking, it has evolved into a diversified powerhouse offering wealth management, institutional securities, and asset management services, catering to corporations, governments, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. With a strong presence in mergers and acquisitions, underwriting, and trading, Morgan Stanley manages billions in assets and is known for its sophisticated financial advisory services. The firm has adapted to modern markets by expanding its digital offerings and wealth management division, notably through its 2020 acquisition of E*TRADE, solidifying its position as a Wall Street titan.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
PPLI
People Inc
PPLI
|
+$558M |
| 2 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$550M |
| 3 |
GRUB
Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. American Depositary Shares
GRUB
|
+$519M |
| 4 |
XYZ
Block Inc
XYZ
|
+$436M |
| 5 |
Adobe
ADBE
|
+$412M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.23B |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$1.06B |
| 3 |
Starbucks
SBUX
|
+$1.05B |
| 4 |
Qualcomm
QCOM
|
+$734M |
| 5 |
Union Pacific
UNP
|
+$571M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 12.53% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 10.36% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.14% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.65% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.4% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
351
Microchip Technology
MCHP
$40.7B
| $172M | 0.05% |
4,781,408
+3,505,700
| +275% | +$124M |
|
|
FTCH
352
DELISTED
Farfetch Limited Class A Ordinary Shares
FTCH
| $171M | 0.05% |
9,663,134
+6,491,290
| +205% | +$141M |
|
353
Brixmor Property Group
BRX
$9.67B
| $171M | 0.05% |
11,645,101
+1,116,858
| +11% | +$17.6M |
|
|
PARA
354
DELISTED
Paramount Global Class B
PARA
| $170M | 0.05% |
3,877,552
-642,494
| -14% | -$34.1M |
|
355
Northern Trust
NTRS
$22.4B
| $169M | 0.05% |
2,027,363
+93,819
| +5% | +$8.79M |
|
356
First Trust Health Care AlphaDEX Fund
FXH
$1.04B
| $169M | 0.05% |
2,457,804
+600,094
| +32% | +$45.5M |
|
357
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLB
$8.71B
| $169M | 0.05% |
6,676,340
-5,301,416
| -44% | -$141M |
|
358
Southwest Airlines
LUV
$22.3B
| $169M | 0.05% |
3,625,843
+1,082,689
| +43% | +$57.5M |
|
359
American International
AIG
$41.8B
| $168M | 0.05% |
4,255,208
-1,447,846
| -25% | -$63.2M |
|
|
NBIS
360
Nebius Group N.V.
NBIS
$47.8B
| $168M | 0.05% |
6,131,501
+1,606,781
| +36% | +$47.1M |
|
361
State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF
JNK
$7.07B
| $167M | 0.05% |
1,657,908
+720,277
| +77% | +$75.3M |
|
362
Oneok
OKE
$56.1B
| $165M | 0.05% |
3,067,340
+6,386
| +0.2% | +$397K |
|
363
iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF
IXUS
$58.4B
| $164M | 0.05% |
3,123,681
+896,797
| +40% | +$49.8M |
|
364
Edwards Lifesciences
EW
$50B
| $164M | 0.05% |
3,212,904
+80,577
| +3% | +$4.08M |
|
365
WEC Energy
WEC
$35.9B
| $162M | 0.05% |
2,342,484
+291,873
| +14% | +$20.5M |
|
366
American Water Works
AWK
$27.2B
| $162M | 0.05% |
1,784,765
+280,229
| +19% | +$25.6M |
|
367
JD.com
JD
$43.6B
| $162M | 0.05% |
7,737,306
-1,433,493
| -16% | -$32.1M |
|
368
PNC Financial Services
PNC
$99.2B
| $162M | 0.05% |
1,382,979
-712,027
| -34% | -$90.9M |
|
369
Regency Centers
REG
$14.7B
| $162M | 0.05% |
2,754,149
-29,811
| -1% | -$1.87M |
|
|
MRSH
370
Marsh
MRSH
$91.4B
| $161M | 0.05% |
2,023,463
-45,652
| -2% | -$3.81M |
|
371
NXP Semiconductors
NXPI
$61.8B
| $160M | 0.05% |
2,187,516
+317,835
| +17% | +$25.2M |
|
372
Norfolk Southern
NSC
$75B
| $160M | 0.05% |
1,068,593
+198,767
| +23% | +$32.7M |
|
373
Air Products & Chemicals
APD
$66.8B
| $159M | 0.05% |
996,273
+142,163
| +17% | +$22.5M |
|
374
Pacer Trendpilot US Large Cap ETF
PTLC
$3.24B
| $158M | 0.05% |
5,508,610
+1,097,804
| +25% | +$32.3M |
|
375
FirstEnergy
FE
$28.2B
| $158M | 0.05% |
4,206,263
+239,222
| +6% | +$9.06M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q4 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2018, Morgan Stanley held 7,016 positions worth $334B, down 16% from $400B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley withdrew a net $11.7B in Q4 2018, closing 209 positions and reducing 3,412 holdings. Its most notable exit was Praxair Inc, an estimated $398M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 13% of assets, down from 13% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
Against the trend, Morgan Stanley opened a new position in Linde worth $342M.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q4 2018 buy was Linde: 2,188,871 shares worth $342M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to People Inc in Q4 2018, an estimated $558M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q4 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.23B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited Praxair Inc in Q4 2018, selling an estimated $398M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $334B portfolio in Q4 2018.
- Morgan Stanley opened 146 new positions and closed 209 in Q4 2018.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value fell 16% quarter-over-quarter to $334B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q4 2018, filed 14 Feb 2019.